Brad Arnold, the lead singer and songwriter of rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47 after a battle with cancer, the band announced on X on Saturday.
Arnold had been diagnosed in May 2025 with stage 4 clear cell renal carcinoma, a form of kidney cancer that had spread to his lungs.
Despite the diagnosis, he remained candid about his condition, telling fans at the time, “I have no fear, I really sincerely am not scared of it at all.”
The band remembered Arnold as a founding member, vocalist, and original drummer who “helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners.”
3 Doors Down, formed in Mississippi in the mid-1990s, achieved fame in the 2000s with hits such as Kryptonite, Here Without You, When I’m Gone, and Loser.
Arnold wrote Kryptonite, the band’s breakthrough single, at the age of 15 during a math class.
Brad Arnold is survived by his wife, Jennifer. Those close to him celebrated not only his musical talent but also his warmth, humility, faith, and dedication to family and friends.
The band highlighted Arnold’s charitable work, noting his contributions to the Better Life Foundation, which supports children in need of food, shelter, and medical care.
“All the money that goes into that comes from fans, and people, that they give to us,” Arnold said in 2021.
Arnold had also spoken openly about his recovery from alcoholism, having been sober since 2016.
3 Doors Down’s manager, Angus Vail, described Arnold’s impact: “He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.”
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